Saturday, July 25, 2009

Scotchman Peaks Odyssey, Plein-Air. 2

Evening with the Peaks

4"x 7"

Watercolor on Arches

$250.

"As I attempted to capture a moment of the trip, the realization of the experience was fleeting and soon I would be back in the busy world, I realized that this place wouldn't be busy, it would be like it was right now."

Where the snow meets Sky

5.5"x 7"

Watercolor/ Gouache on Arches

$250.

"As I sat contemplating the immensity of space, the meeting place of the snow and sky begged me to paint it."

Snow, sand, and rocks.

4.5"x 6"

Watercolor/Gouache on Strathmore

$250.

"I attempted to find the complex lines in the rocks compared to the smoothness of the snow, th image and place seem upside down with the dark heavy rocks on top wanting to be at the bottom."

The Basin

9.75"x 6.5"

Watercolor/ Gouache on Arches

$475.

"Everyturn, every corner there was another painting asking to be put on paper, the rocks, trees and a touch of green, the timelessness of the place challenging me."

Holy #@%! Grotto

4.75"x 7.75"

Watercolor on Moleskin paper

N.F.S

Sandy Compton Collection

"This place was our inspiration for the way down the mountain. Sandy from the moment he returned from scouting a way down, continually shook his head and told us we weren't going to believe the surprise he had for us... he was right, simply amazing."

About Me

I am currently pursuing my MFA at the University of Idaho. I received my BFA in painting at Pacific Northwest College of Art. I enjoy painting "en plein-air", (open air painting), but also do some larger studio work.